Chapter 3
SUMMARY, CONCLUSIONS
AND RECOMMENDATIONS
SUMMARY
This paper attempted to determine the effects of gender role reversal featured in anime cartoons in the Philippine society.
The research design used in this study is the descriptive research method wherein data from articles gathered and interviews conducted are compiled to answer the research question posed. The research findings are the following:
1. Culture shapes one’ behavior in that it mandates males to be “masculine” and female to be “feminine”.
2. Philippines is also mandated by its own standards towards masculinity and feminity which came from the Spanish influence that invaded Philippines in the past years which eventually became a part of our culture. This includes Filipina being viewed as the “ilaw ng tahanan” who were seen as a support for males and their roles were exclusively for housekeeping and child nurturing while men are viewed as the “haligi ng tahanan” whose role is to provide for the needs of his family, dominant and a protector of women.
3. The traditional gender roles are being reversed in anime actually based from the Japanese culture that are being appraised through its content and character portrayals which results on women being empowered and the masculinity of men being affected.
CONCLUSIONS
Based on the findings of this study, the following conclusions are drawn:
1. Gender role reversals are generally accepted now in the Philippines.
2. Role reversal does not really affect the masculinity of men, besides; it adds point to their masculinity.
3. The role reversal is favorable for women for it is an awakening for them that women can also do some things that men can.
RECOMMENDATIONS
After drawing the conclusions of the study, the researchers hereby make the following suggestions/recommendations:
1. In identifying the effects of role reversals in a certain society, it is better that one has insights into the changes that happen in culture as years passes and taking into consideration the culture before instead of immediately jumping into the present.
2. Researchers should make a research on other possible future effects that may arise due to the ever changing culture that redefines our roles as it change.
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